2012 Yamaha Star VMAX Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Yamaha for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2012 Yamaha Star VMAX relies on a 1671.6 cc (102 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 90.0 x 66.0 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches) with a 11.3:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Star VMAX measures 309.8 kg (683 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,699 mm (66.9 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15.14-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 8.71 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 174 km (108 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2012 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~174 km (108 mi)
Engine
Displacement1671.6 ccm (102.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine Details65° V-4
Compression11.3:1
Bore x Stroke90.0 x 66.0 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationDry-sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption8.71 litres/100 km (11.5 km/l or 27.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases202.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum monoshock
Rake31.0°
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension52mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized titanium coating. Fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound
Front Travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock w/remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression and rebound
Wheelbase1699 mm (66.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-18
Rear Tyre200/50-18
Front BrakesDouble disc. Wave-style brake discs. ABS.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
